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Inauguration of the Luitpold-House in Nuremberg - Princeregent Luitpold
| Location | Bavaria, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 1911 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria facing left, depicted in old age with a prominent beard. The circular legend around the upper field reads LVITPOLD·PRINZ - REGENT·v·BAYERN, with the dates 1821 / 12·MÄRZ / 1911 inscribed in the left field, and the engraver's initials M.H. with the year visible in the lower right exergue area. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a bold eight-line inscription filling the field, commemorating the opening of the Luitpoldhaus in Nuremberg on 12 March 1911 and its donors. Flanking the third line of text are two heraldic shields in relief: the Nuremberg city arms (eagle) to the left and the Bavarian lozengy arms to the right. |
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